Holiday dangers to keep your dog and cat safe from! | Dr. Justine Lee
Great infographic from the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center on holiday dangers to keep your dog and cat away from!
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10 Things You Can Do to Make Veterinary Visits Better for Everyone | Dr. Justine Lee
Great information from the AVMA on how to make your veterinary visit better for everyone! You can check it out directly here: 10 Things You Can Do to Make Veterinary Visits Better for Everyone Accustom your pet to its carrier and to traveling in the car; If your veterinarian doesn’t already have your pet’s medical record on file, bring it with you or have your previous veterinary team send or fax the records – or, at a minimum, bring your own notes on your pet’s health...
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6 simple tips to keep your cat healthy & happy | Dr. Justine Lee
When it comes to keeping your cat happy and healthy, here, a few veterinary recommended quick tips! Keep your cat indoors or supervised while outside to prevent any trauma (e.g., being hit by a car, attacked by a dog, accidentally poisoned, etc.) If you do think your cat has been poisoned, make sure to contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately for life-saving care! To be safe, pre-program your cell phone with their phone number (888) 426-4435. Make sure...
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New Canine Influenza Virus vaccine for H3N2 available | Dr. Justine Lee
With the recent H3N2 Canine Influenza Virus (CIV) outbreak that started in Chicago, IL in early spring of 2015, pet owners and veterinary professionals have been worried about their own dogs and patients. Initially, there was some thought that this outbreak was due to H3N8, but through diagnostic testing, it turned out to be due to H3N2 (a virus originally found in China, Korea, and southeast Asia), which had never been reported in the United States before. Hundreds of dogs were affected by...
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Veterinary-recommended Thanksgiving treats you can share with your pets! | Dr. Justine Lee
As Thanksgiving approaches, accidental poisoning often occurs in dogs (and less commonly cats) – that’s because they often get into the delectable human foods while table or counter-surfing! To be safe, make sure to keep your dog crated or your cat locked out of the kitchen while you’re preparing your Thanksgiving feast. More importantly, satiate your dog or cat with non-toxic treats. Here, 6 safe treats you can give your dog and cat this Thanksgiving. Turkey breast As long as your dog...
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Cold weather safety tips for cats | Dr. Justine Lee
Need some veterinary advice on how to keep your cats safe from cold weather this winter? As winter approaches, we want to make sure our four-legged feline friends are safe from the elements. If you let your cat outdoors, please pay heed and read, so you know how to keep your cat safe this winter. As I’m based out of Minnesota (where it’s winter 6 months out of the year), I know how severe cold injuries can be to cats. Here, some cold weather tips on how to keep your cat safe: While ice...
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